In the three years that I have been blogging (wow, where
does the time go?), I have learned much about blogging. Here are six lessons I have
learned:
My blog requires
constant attention. Consistently
posting new content is critical if I wish to build a loyal readership. People
won't continually return unless there is something new and interesting to read.
The blogosphere is
fickle. I may spend hours writing one post, thinking it is awesome and will
generate much traffic and conversation in the comments. But, in the end, it
does not. It may be a silly post I wrote without much forethought that
generates the most buzz. I never know! That is one of the exciting things about
the blogosphere: I never know when a post may take off - that is when magical
things happen!
Even though blogging
is instant publishing, the results are not. Hordes of readers do not come
rushing as soon as I hit the Publish button. Consistency and patience are key
for long-term blogging success.
Blogging is as much about fostering relationships as it is about
writing. Yes, I can focus solely on pumping out content, but,
by not engaging with my readers or other bloggers, I am missing out on the
magic that the blogosphere offers.
Blogging is a great
way to meet people. From the relationships mentioned above, friendships
develop and, occasionally, online friends get to meet in-person!
Blogging requires
constant learning. There is always another strategy to learn, writing
skills to improve, new plug-ins to research. That what keeps blogging fresh and
my mind young!
What lessons have you learned about blogging? Feel free to share your bloggy experience by leaving a comment below.
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